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Judges and Teachers

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 January 2025

R. F. V. Heuston*
Affiliation:
Trinity College, University of Dublin

Abstract

In this article Professor Heuston reminisces on the distinctive functions of the judge and of the teacher of law. Each has a contribution to make and each is dependent on the other to a greater extent than either may be prepared to admit.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © 1978 The Australian National University

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